02478cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500430014726400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650802070040752012940061453400450190865300520195365300250200565300620203085600430209299900170213556451UtSlPG20260610134312.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aes2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aLugones, Leopoldo,d1874-193813aEl Payador, Vol. I :bHijo de la Pampa 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-01-28  aProduced by Andrés V. Galia, Jude E. Robinson and the
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available by The Internet Archive)  a"El Payador, Vol. I" by Leopoldo Lugones is a work of non-fiction likely written in the early 20th century. This text serves to explore the essence of Argentine folklore, focusing specifically on the significance of the "payador," a type of traditional poet and singer, in shaping the identity of the Argentine people. It delves into the historical, cultural, and poetic dimensions of the gaucho life, intertwining the discussion of the gaucho's role as both a civilizer and a symbol of the Pampas.  The opening of this work provides a rich context for understanding the importance of epic poetry in conveying the historical and cultural identity of a nation. Lugones reveals his intent to study the epic tradition in Argentina, particularly through the lens of "Martín Fierro," a classic national poem. He emphasizes the connection between poetry and national character, arguing that the ability to create and appreciate epic poetry reflects the vital qualities and spirit of a race. In the initial chapters, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the gaucho's influence on Argentine culture and literature, portraying him as a heroic figure whose life and experiences encapsulate the struggles and aspirations of the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHernández, José, 1834-1886. Martín Fierro  aGauchos -- Argentina  aFolk songs, Spanish -- Argentina -- History and criticism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56451  c97282d97282